Auto Parts and Repairs

The four major parts of a vehicle are body and exterior (e.g. doors and windows), electrical and electronic (ignition system), interior (car seat), and powertrain and chassis (engine). Repairs to these parts are easily performed at a mechanic shop.


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  • How much does title insurance cost?
    Title insurance rates vary from state to state and market to market. In some states, the fees are set by the AGENT, and are...
  • How do you change rear disc brakes on a Ford Taurus - Mercury Sable?
    See "Related Links" below, for Autozone's on-line repair manual for 1996-1999 Taurus & Sable rear brake repair instructions. ...
  • How do you choose a car repair shop?
    Choosing a repair shop Here are some tips to consider before you start, when you're at the car repair shop, and after the car...
  • Can you repair a totaled car?
    keep in mind that "total loss" only means that it costs more to repair your car than it is worth on the market. that 89 beretta...
  • What is covered under a used car warranty?
    AnswerDealers may offer a full or limited warranty on all or some of a vehicle's systems or components. Most used car warranties...
  • Is there any repair method for a cracked engine oil pan drain plug hole?
    Remove the oil pan and clean thoroughly then bring the pan to a muffler shop or body shop and have them weld the crack...the...
  • What do you do with a vehicle that hasn't been driven in a long time?
    I just had a hot rod sitting for 10 yrs. so i Charge batteries, change the oil, oil filter, air filter, trans oil n filter,...
  • Will the speedometer change if you put on larger rims?
    Bigger rims Not if you do it right. If the vehicle is a Chrysler, most independent mechanics can reset tire size in the...
  • What would cause a car to idle heavily?
    The egr has nothing to do with idling high, the egr valve is not used at all at no load. and if there was something wrong with...
  • How would you fix a car that burns a lot of oil?
    The first step is to establish HOW your engine is losing oil -- whether it is actually burning oil (usually indicated by blue or...
  • Is there a law that gives you 3 days to return a car you just bought?
    The BBB notes that, under both Texas and federal law, there is a "3-day cooling off period" that applies to certain contracts,...
  • What could cause a car to run sluggish then make knocking noises have white smoke from the engine then die and not start again?
    check your oil is it foamy? examine your coolant. Does it smell like oil? is the smoke sweet smelling? Knocking has...
  • Why would a car accelerate without pressing the gas?
    Two things: The accelerator cable is frayed or sticking. Change it or lube it alot. Your idle is too high. Have it lowered....
  • Is leaking oil a sign of a bad transmission?
    Not using the dipsticks for the oil and transmission, while seeing leaks are a sign... Check your fuids and keep them clean and...
  • Why would the temperature gauge read cold when the antifreeze is low?
    AnswerThe temperature sender (the sensor that sends the temperature signal to the gauge) has to be immersed in coolant in order...
  • Why does the floor on the passenger side get wet when it rains?
    I had a '92 Corsica that had that problem, it was the weather stripping along the door that was causing the problem. If it...
  • How hard would it be to replace a gasket?
    It's extremely easy, a 5 year old could do it. Getting to the gasket, however, is usually the trick. I assume you mean head...
  • Can you change a automatic transmission to a manual?
    Answeryes but it is a costly change to do you would be better off just buying a new car for the type of prices charged to do...
  • What could be damaged when a car is 'bottomed out'?
    If you have a late model Audi A4 or A6 or a VW Passat, it is possible to crack the engine oil pan and/or the transmission...
  • Can you recommend a reliable car repair shop in Dallas?
    If your car hesitates when the brakes are applied, and or when you are driving it acts like it is giving itself gas, or...
  • Why would 4x4 work in high range but not in low range?
    Possibly bad transfer case. If a GM compact (T) truck, consider a bad 4x4 switch. If an Explorer you might have a bad...
  • What causes white or gray smoke to come out of the valve cover PVC opening and hose to the air cleaner?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is simply caused by...
  • Why does the car hesitate or power down when accelerating with a cold engine?
    If I remember right there is a technical service bulletin about water getting into the ecm. If I am right he may find the...
  • What causes a problem with the hazard button?
    some times its cause by turn signal fluidAnswer I have the same car with the same problem. I found out that heat from dash and...
  • Why would a diesel car lose power?
    Answerdirty fuel filter, needs oil change.  Answerloss of compresson ie. worn rings, leaking head gasket, burnt...
  • Why would a truck blow oil but run great at high speeds?
    If you mean engine oil then this is because the crank mechanism in the engine need to be lubricated for efficient firing of the...
  • What are the sign of a tune up done wrong and how much damage can it do to your engine?
    AnswerSigns of a poorly tuned engine: lack of power, poor idle, hard to start when cold or hot, poor gas mileage, or engine 'just...
  • If you replaced both cv's and now the car shudders on acceleration then replaced both again and still same thing what could be the problem?
    Is this an automatic tranny? If so, an incorrect fluid type may have been put into the trans after replacing the axles causing a...
  • Why would the engine while accelerating bog down and loose power then regain all the power at once?
    If your car is fuel injected, the electronic throttle position sensor on the throttle body could be bad. The check engine light...
  • Are fuel lines usually hard to get off?
    This duckbill thing... oftentimes a metal clip inside will be damaged. If it is extremely difficult to remove, you may need to...
  • What should the temperature of air from the heat vents be?
    1 - Automobiles:COLD TO HOT or if you want to be technical between 62+- to 92 +- farenheight on average. if its too cold the...
  • What causes a sticking pedal and how do you fix it?
    Hey Michelle==It really depends on what kind of car but probably the clutch and brake pedals are binding where they pivot. and...
  • How can you tell if your engine is warped after blowing a headgasket and if it is worth repairing?
    Get a good straight edge and some feeler gauges. Lay them across the surface of the head in all orientations. (across...
  • How do you change a tail light bulb on a 3000 GT?
    The Tail light assembly needs to come off. There are 2 10mm nuts accessable though the two door panels at the rear of the trunk....
  • Could changing gaskets cylinder heads and flushing the engine oil have caused a problem with the engine oil light?
    get an oil change and see if you get the same result any time you flush an engine the posibility of getting gunk on the oil pump...
  • Why would a car take 10 seconds to start and cough when it is cold?
    the spark plugs may be bad/or failing, and the engine is warm enough to sustain (SP?) itself and let it run at a ideal...
  • How do you fix a car's dash vents if they do not seem to work?
    AnswerMy husband and I fixed ours on a 1985 Toyota corolla. There is a blower motor which was located under/ behind glove...
  • Should you buy a service contract for a used car?
    Like a warranty, a service contract provides repair and/or maintenance for a specific period. But warranties are included in the...
  • What would cause a knocking sound after changing the oil?
    Usually, if this sound is of very short duration it is because you replaced the filter. The oil filter on your engine has...
  • How do you remove 1996 corolla ignition cylinder?
    Just trying to help my sister Terri with her Corolla.Moe
  • Can a loose battery cable cause no spark at the plugs?
    A loose battery cable can cause no spark at the plugs, it can also cause your car not to start. Some newer cars need a min....
  • What could a liquid below the passenger seat be and can you eliminate it?
    my guess is you recently started running your air conditioner after a period of not using it. There is a little rubber tube that...
  • How can you repair holes from corrosion in metal pool walls?
    AnswerNot to my knowledge. I have the same problem. I have been trying to find somewhere that I can replace my wall. Got any...
  • Do you have to change the ignition-lock if your key is stolen?
    You don't have to change the lock unless you are concerned that the person who stole your key is likely to steal the car. If...
  • What does Et voile mean?
    "And veils"
  • How do you get a vacuum wiring diagram?
    you might just want to get a Haynes or Chiltons from your local auto parts store or amazon.com . it's a great investment go to...
  • Can bad mass air flow sensor cause engine misfire?
    it will feel like a misfire but should not cause a single cylinder misfire code. a bad maf ( mass air flow ) would and can set...
  • Where can you look at a 1996 Saturn SL1 manual without buying it?
    Call the library's around your area many have such books. Hope This Helps, EzForJesusAutozone.com has manuals for almost every...
  • What kind of amp do you need for one 10 inch Alpine Type X subwoofer?
    Alpine offered up until last year the PDX-1000 wich is a 1000 Watts RMS amplifier designed with the type X subwoofer series in...
  • How do you recondition an engine?
    Remove the engine, strip off all the accessories and send it out to a machine shop for rebuilding.
  • What are the signs of a blown harmonic balancer seal?
    oil leaking from the front of the engine. harmonic balancer doesnt have a seal it does however have a rubber bushing in it...
  • How do you change the headlamps on a 1998 Ford Expedition XLT?
    There are clips on the assembly that you have to release, which pull up. The whole light assembly then can be pulled from the...
  • How to adjust brake light switch?
    Most brake light switches ratchet into position and self-adjust. To reset the adjustment, press the brake pedal part way down...
  • Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow bleed brakes?
    As a simple answer, if you don't know what you are doing on this system then don't mess with it. These systems used a combined...
  • What makes a clicking noise?
    That's your silanoid.. if you follow the + battery wire it leads you there, a lot of newer cars have it located inside the...
  • How do you replace the starter on a '92 Grand Am?
    First make sure it is the starter that is at fault. Then take the neg battery cable loose at the batery. Then take off the...
  • What is the difference between R134 and R134a Freon?
    Same thing
  • Where is the oxygen sensor on a 2000 GMC Jimmy?
    There are several and they are all mounted on the exhaust system.
  • Parts and fuction of oxy-acetylene welding?
    You have oxygen and acetylene to blend into the tip for a flame. It will be regulated by adjusting the regulators on the bottles...
  • What happen if you only put a little bit of brake fluid in the power steering reservoir?
    Not as bad as putting a little bit of power steering fluid in the brake reservoir, but I would have the power steering system...
  • Where is the fan relay?
    The fan relay is in the relay box next to the battery...it says fan relay on it.
  • How do you make a baseball into a gear shift knob?
    Although I have never attempted to do this, it would seem possible to drill out the baseball with a power drill and then to use a...
  • How do you replace heater core in 91 maxima?
    just changed heater core for 91 Nissan maxima. I cheated and everything turned out great. first remove refrigerant from cooling...
  • My car wont start unless you push down gas pedal and when it starts RPM goes high and then the car suddenly dies I have a 2002 Nissan Sentra GXE Automatic Battery is good Any Help?
    Could be a clogged injector or fuel filter. The RPM's go high due to you pressing on the gas pedal to allow more fuel in there....
  • What is an induction flush?
    No, an induction flush is not "high pressure cleaning of the fuel injection system" but in fact, it is a marketing gimmick meant...
  • Where to buy freon?
    R134a freon for automotive use is available at your local auto parts store.
  • How do you start a 4 wheeler without a key?
    you pull out the key hole and cut the 2 wires connect them then presto
  • Where is the pcv valve on 1998 Civic DX?
    I have never worked on a 1998 Civic but I have worked on a lot of Hondas. I have worked on 88,90,91,92,93 and a 95 Civics. the...
  • How can you make a single exhaust into a dual exhaust if there is not room to run pipes on both sides of the car?
    If there is not enough room for dual exh. because of transmission cross member. Do as I did . Take out cross member weld thick...
  • What would cause a car to lose power?
    Aside from lack of gasoline(or diesel), lack of power may also be driven by drained battery or lack of ignition(ignition system...
  • How much does it cost to fix a bullet hole in a car?
    Depends on the motor, $120 to $180 should cover most common ones.
  • How to shut off auto lock 1999 vw beetle?
    The auto lock feature cannot be disabled. However, the dealer can re-program it to unlock all doors after the key is removed.
  • What happens when you jump start a car backwards?
    Could blow up the battery, probably burn out one of the main fuses or fuseable links, could mess up the computer or any part of...
  • Where is ac dryer located on a 2001 Saturn sl1?
    Your local auto parts store can sell you brake lines of various length and diameter at a small cost, it is the labor to replace...
  • Where is the P0715 sensor located?
    The code is for the turbine speed sensor. The part is in the middle of the transmission. You would need to remove the trans and...
  • How do you check dwell angle?
    With a dwell meter. Adjusting the point gap changes the dwell angle. This adjustment is only required with older engines that...
  • Symptoms of bad cam position sensor?
    If the cam position sensor goes bad certain vehicles may not start (some require a signal from this sensor before they will). If...
  • What is a pull a part bucket?
    A bucket for the parts that you pull.
  • Why does a car knock?
    'Knocking' is a technical term for fuel igniting too early in the combustion chamber. It can be resolved by adding anti knock...
  • What is the back of an SUV called?
    Hatch
  • Turn signals wont work 93 lebaron flasher works for hazard all fuses good but turn signals wont work?
    There are two flashers, one for the hazards and one for the signals.
  • Why would your rear driver's side tire look like it has oil all over it?
    Leaking brake cylinder (or caliper piston if it has rear disc brakes). Also if its a rear wheel drive vehicle it could be...
  • What carburetor should be used in a Dodge Dakota that has a Dodge Caravan engine in it?
    best bet, bet the oem number off of the carb that is on the vechile. Your local parts store should be able to locate the correct...
  • What will cause cylinder compression to be low?
    1. Lack of oil causing the rings to be overworked. 2. Old (worn) and weak rings. 3. Crack or opening in the head - but that...
  • Why would a car vibrate when it goes over 70?
    Vibrations are usually caused by an imbalance of a spinning part. Tires, wheels, CV joints/axles, or large engine components can...
  • How much oil does a 2005 2.0L VW Golf need?
    If its a Diesel, 3.8 litres with new filter.
  • Belt adjustment on polaris ranger 4x4?
    There is NO adjustment on the drive belt if it is slipping time to bite the bullet and buy a new one
  • How do you change shock absorbers on a 1996 Toyota Tacoma?
    It should have struts not shocks. For struts you need to take the entire strut assembly out, use a spring compressor to take the...
  • How do you install a Sunpro super tach 2 tachometer in a '79 Silverado?
    If the wires are Red,Black,Green,and White I can help you. Im also assuming you have HEI ignition. The red wire will go on the...
  • How does painting prevent rust?
    Painting a material that rusts, usually an iron rich material like steel, keeps the metal from exposure to the environment such...
  • How much can you lower a golf mk4 with 18's on?
    about 2 inches with a case of beer
  • Daily report in a truck maintenance company?
    Some do some don't call around and find one that does. Next time ask a more detailed question.
  • How do you turn fog lights in 2000 vw golf?
    the twisty thing that turns your lights on and off.. PULL on it. they should come on.
  • If the steering gearbox is leaking do you have to replace the whole thing or just get the rubber seal replaced?
    There are seals to be replaced but you have to know what you are doing. Normally there is a repair kit available. You should...
  • How can you tell if a roller lifter is bad?
    This is a toughie. First you have to decide which lifter it is then pull the rocker cover and find the rocker arm that has play...
  • What can you use to clean or get rid of the mold or mildew smell that is coming from the window seals when the windows are down?
    Hey Karmon==I use a shower grout mold stain remover. It helps if you find one that smells good. GoodluckJoe
  • Where is the transmission dipstick located on a 1998 Honda Civic and how do you fill it?
    Answerit is a sealed transmission  Right Answer 1.open hood.2.stand at front of car facing the engine.3.bend at waist (for...